OPINION — As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property...
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Support Alabama’s Foster Parents in Transforming Lives
CONTRIBUTED BY NANCY BUCKNER, COMMISSIONER, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OPINION — Ask a foster parent what it is like to open their...
Proposed Law Puts Your Vision at Risk
CONTRIBUTED BY E.M. BRENDAN WYATT, MS, MD. OPINION — When Alabamians need surgery, especially on something as complex and important as their eyes,...
An Opelika Friday Night
BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded...
Letter to the Editor: Redemption Earned
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — Dear Editor, As a judge for 30 years, I sentenced those convicted and reviewed cases on appeal — putting or...
Sen. Katie Britt Is Helping Advance Smart Clean Energy Policy
CONTRIBUTED BY STATE REP. DEBBIE WOOD OPINION — As one of the state representatives for Chambers and Lee counties, I understand the important role...
In the “Game” of Economic Development, We Must Prioritize Industrial Site Development in Order to Win
CONTRIBUTED BYJIMMY RANE OPINION — Economic development, job creation and business recruitment are a top priority for elected officials, community...
Alabama Needs a Skilled Fiber Optic Workforce
Alabama Community College System Now Offers Rapid, No-Cost Training to Meet Rising Demand CONTRIBUTED BYSKILLS FOR SUCCESS MONTGOMERY —...
Local Government Transparency Under Attack
CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION OPINION — Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the...
